Cochrane, Ab Community & social services Jobs – 560 Openings This Week

Wellness Services Practitioner - Cochrane
Vecova —Cochrane, AB
- Medication administration
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Travel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Helpline Counsellor
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Recreation Assistant - Casual
Optima Living —Cochrane, AB
- CPR Certification
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Cochrane Day Program
Community Living Alternative Services —Cochrane, AB
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Family and Membership Engagement Coordinator
PLAN Calgary —Calgary, AB
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Community Engagement Coordinator - Children's Grief Centre 1.0 FTE, Permanent
Hospice Calgary - Children's Grief Centre —Calgary, AB
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- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Wellness Services Practitioner - Cochrane

Vecova
Cochrane, AB

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Job details

Permanent
10 days ago

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Skills

Class 5 Licence
Medication administration
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
DEC
IT
Budgeting
Associate's degree
Communication skills

Full job description

THE COMPANY

Here at Vecova, we are passionate about inclusion and believe we can improve the lives of all members of our community. We are a dynamic leader in the disability sector providing programs, services, and enterprises designed to meet the needs of persons of all abilities through housing, employment, and wellness services. We are a team of talented individuals, big-thinkers, and collaborators, who embrace our values and guiding principles to drive our mission and vision forward.

“We are creating a workplace culture of inclusion and belonging where all team members feel heard and valued. We are a diverse group of individuals working towards a common and noble goal of inclusion for everyone.” – Kelly Holmes-Binns, Chief Executive Officer - Vecova

THE OPPORTUNITY – WELLNESS SERVICES PRACTITIONER, Cochrane, AB

Only applicants who are willing to travel throughout the day to different locations in Cochrane will be contacted.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Facilitate the connection of persons with disabilities to be actively engaged in the community through meaningful activities that increase their overall well-being. This may include activities such as volunteerism, recreational and leisure pursuits, life-long learning, and civic engagement.
Communicate effectively with consumer’s support network, including updating guardians and family members of any necessary changes
Evaluate and assess the client’s readiness for employment, identify the skills and supports necessary for successful competitive employment, and provide guidance in developing those skills
Support the client to explore, obtain, and maintain employment.
Assist or provide full support to clients to maintain health, i.e. attending medical appointments, medication administration, liaising with pharmacy, education around healthy eating, and emotional support.
Assist individuals in managing their personal affairs, such as banking and budgeting, paying bills, etc.
Support individuals to know their rights, voice their thoughts and needs, build relationships in the community, and advocate for the services they require.

WHAT YOU BRING
We are looking to engage team members with diverse skills, experiences, and interests. These are some of the competencies and credentials we are looking for:

Diploma and/or Degree in Community Rehabilitation, Disability Studies, or a related social science.
Minimum of two years of experience working with persons with disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
Well-developed and effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
Effective emergency and crisis management
Must have a class 5 license, willing to use their vehicle for work, and have, or be willing to obtain, 2 million liability insurance.
Willing to travel throughout the day to different locations in Cochrane
Willing to provide occasional coverage needs to support teams in the Bow Corridor, Airdrie and Calgary
Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism aligned with Vecova values
Maintain a positive working relationship with all Vecova team members
Represent Vecova in a professional manner
Demonstrate a high level of initiative and enthusiasm
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Demonstrate a high level of administrative and IT capacity

WHY WORK AT VECOVA?

No two days will be the same! You’ll have the opportunity to embark on a gratifying career with an organization that puts people first. We offer competitive compensation, a great benefits program, onsite fitness programs, flexible work schedules, and generous paid time off to spend time with family, pursue adventure, or take time for interests outside of work.

Vecova is committed to life-long learning and ongoing training is part of who we are. We have comprehensive training programs and we offer learning opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, stay current in your field, and continue to learn as your career progresses.

Training for this role may include Abuse Prevention Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Disengagement Skills, and Medication Administration.

When you work at Vecova you belong. Join Us!

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Vecova is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility for everyone.
We welcome this journey of continual learning with our dedicated employees and community.
We strive to operate with an open mind and seek the contributions of people with diverse backgrounds.
We believe this only strengthens our workplace culture and ability to advance our mission.
We work to inspire and inform the community to be inclusive - from our daily work supporting individuals in the community and in living environments, to our social enterprise and employment programs.

Join us in building a future for people with all abilities where everyone is valued, belongs, and thrives.

Vecova celebrates diversity and is proud and committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of Race, Religious beliefs, Color, Gender, Gender identity, Gender expression, Physical disability, Mental disability, Age, Ancestry, Place of origin, Marital status, Source of income, Family status and Sexual orientation (Alberta Human Rights Commission). At Vecova, we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We provide support in our recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that takes into account candidates’ accessibility needs. Please connect, in confidence, with our Human Resources Team at [email protected] if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.

We greatly appreciate applications from all interested candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates applying for positions must be authorized to work in Canada without employer support.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cochrane, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Are you willing to commute to different locations in and around Cochrane?
Do you have a class 5 license, willing to use your vehicle for work, and have, or be willing to obtain, 2 million liability insurance?
Are you willing to provide occasional coverage needs to support teams in the Bow Corridor, Airdrie and Calgary?

Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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